The Halyard Restaurant at Sound View

The Halyard Restaurant at Sound View reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Wolfgang

   Saxony1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   A Memorable Evening with Stunning Views at The Halyard We recently had dinner at The Halyard and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. This is certainly a fine dining destination, offering a well-curated menu with thoughtfully crafted dishes. We found the quality to be excellent – both the fish and pasta dishes we ordered were delicious and expertly prepared. The wine pairings were spot-on, complementing the meal perfectly, and the overall wine selection was quite good. One of the absolute highlights is the restaurant's location. If you can time your reservation to coincide with sunset, you are in for a treat. The views are truly picturesque and contribute to an unforgettable dining atmosphere. The staff were welcoming and friendly throughout our visit. While they seemed perhaps a little inexperienced in moments, their pleasant demeanor was appreciated. The restaurant had a lively buzz, with background music and the chatter of happy diners; it was a bit noisy but certainly manageable and didn't detract significantly from our meal. Given its quality and popularity – it's deservedly considered one of the better options in the area – we strongly recommend making a reservation in advance, especially if you're hoping for a prime table during sunset. Overall, The Halyard delivers a high-quality dining experience with excellent food and unbeatable scenery. Highly recommended for a special meal out.
   

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   Francine

   New York City1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   The shrimp cocktail is served with a bland tasting green sauce. We had to wait for cocktail sauce… The scallops were tiny and definitely not worth how much the dish is. The steak was overcooked so we had to send it back.
   

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   Jason VIP

   New York City18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great atmosphere, great service and food. Always on point!!
   

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   KevinC

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Atmosphere is absolutely wonderful; service was fantastic; food was exceptional
   

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   MichaelsAngel VIP

   New York City92 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We went for my Husband’s Birthday weekend. The dinner was absolutely delicious as always! One of our absolute favorite restaurants. The food, service and atmosphere are always outstanding. We also love to stay at the Soundview. Also always spectacular. We will definitely be back.
   

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   Nick

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Hello , Our experience with team from the Haylard and Sparkling point was Fun and Informative. We learned alot about the Maillard effect and the great pairing between champagne and sparkling wines with browned and roasted foods . The food was Outstanding . The view of the sound and overall ambiance of the restaurant is always Superb . Looking forward to more of these educational pairings . Thanks for a new experience. Nick Main Street Fireplace
   

   The Halyard Restaurant at Sound ViewResponded on March 15, 2025

   Thank you for attending Nick! We had a great time also. We look forward to your next visit.
   

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   Joan

   New York City16 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Good food but has some overpriced items compared to other places near by that offer the same items that are just as good. Staff is friendly and eager to please. Dining room needs new more comfortable chairs and better lighting.
   

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   Valerie

   New York City2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 21, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   This used to be my favorite place. I guess it’s different in the summer? My boyfriend and I both have worked in the industry so we understand, they called and left a voicemail that the kitchen was closing at 8. We were running late because of traffic and called back immediately to let them know we were down the street, no answer after 3 calls. When we got in it was normal, greeted and seated, but the service was so slow. For a place to call and make us feel rushed with the voicemail I expected it to be focused. It took maybe 10 minutes to get water, they never came back to refill our glasses, forgot our side of ice, the waitress was chill and knowledgeable about the menu, but was she the only one on?? Why couldn’t someone come to check on us. Dirty plates in front of us for like 10 minutes. It wasn’t packed out but it wasn’t dead I was giving the benefit of the doubt. The only fast pace was when we asked for the check. After dinner our stomachs were killing us. I loved the flavor but idk. I really wanted to like our dinner. It was his first time going there and probably our last.
   

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   Birthday

   New York City9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Took a while to finally get our drinks after ordering them and watching others who sat AFTER us get theirs. Were finally delivered with “Sorry it took so long”. Food was good, portions good. A big noisy and some staff looked confused.
   

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    Debjani

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Enjoyed a delicious meal for a birthday celebration.
    

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